This question has become more frequent as we have become a more global society. Today, a nurse must not only know how to care for patients within his or her own culture; the nurse also must be able to ...

The development of cultural competence in pharmacy education has become an essential component in preparing future pharmacists for effective patient care in increasingly diverse societies. Educational ...

A 2022 Hue report found that around 80% of HR professionals believe that their industry does a good job of implementing diversity-related initiatives. Yet, the study also reported that nearly 85% of ...

What is cultural competency, and how does it fit in with healthcare? A recent survey among physicians in the United States shows that cultural competency is a key issue both for healthcare ...

Culturally competent care is healthcare that considers a person’s cultural and faith-based beliefs. It can help ensure that the care being given is compassionate and effective. Culture refers to the ...

Culture refers to the ideas, customs, and behaviors of a group of people or a society (1). It influences just about everything you do — the way you speak, the foods you eat, what you consider to be ...

Given the globalization of the modern business environment, leaders within organizations need to be adept at managing employees of varying cultural backgrounds and at communicating with clients all ...

Vernita Mayfield agreed to answer a few questions about her book, Cultural Competence Now: 56 Exercises to Help Educators Understand and Challenge Bias, Racism, and Privilege. Vernita Mayfield, a ...

Social workers don't need to be highly knowledgeable about different cultures, but must be open, respectful and willing to learn Photo: fotolia/Sean K This article comprises of excerpts taken from a ...